What about all the other religions?

Question

I have seen many questions and answers on this site discussing God, the bible, and a whole lot of Christian values. My question concerns all the other people in the World. There is no universal religion, religions include other Gods, other books of religion. This question is directed to those who say "God is..." In saying anything about God, or any religious belief, all the other people following the other religions of the world are in essence, left out and considered to be in err. God is... as much as their God is.... Christianity is as much the right way as the other religions are, (to those who believe in those religions). Why can't we say "I believe ..." Rather than "it is the way I say it is". Abortion, gay marriage, child rearing, these are all discussed in many religious books, but, the right thing to do depends on what book you are reading. We musn't forget the other people in this world. Why do we so often ignore their plight?

Answer 1

The unfortunate fact is that many of the more zealous Christians really believe their religion is the only religion. Some of the more fanatical zealots don't seem to know or understand that there was history before Christianity (or don't know the history of Christianity - period.) and that there are other cultures and people that aren't Christian. Their answer to other cultures is to send in missionaries to convert the natives. They see nothing outside that small box they live in where everyone is a Christian (or should be), and nothing else exists. It's a sad, sad reality.

Answer 2

Have you ever come across the guy who is a coward but he makes up for it by being loud, acting tough and talking trash all the time? This is how I see people who argue, insult and condemn to make their point. They are just insecure about their life and the choices they have made. If they realized that life is just for existing and learning they wouldn't criticize other peoples beliefs.

Answer 3

Or, as Kahlil Gibran chose to phrase it: "Say not, 'I have found the truth,' but rather, 'I have found a truth.'"

The path I have chosen for myself seems best to me at this stage of my life. I might not have chosen it twenty years ago, and it might not be right for me twenty years from now. All I know is that it suits me now. It challenges me and makes me proud of who I am and what I'm doing. But I wouldn't presume to tell someone else what path he should take or not take. I share my opinions and advice when asked for them, but I wouldn't want anyone to tell me what to believe and what not to believe, so, by the Golden Rule, neither would I try to tell someone else what he must believe.

But questions of abortion, equal rights for gay citizens, and such--that's different. As citizens we have a right to express our views on what should be lawful and what should not, but such things should be based upon the principles of fairness and equality before the law.

Answer 4

Their plight isn't being ignored, it's quite the opposite. As a Christian, I believe in one God, that Jesus died for our sins, and that to receive eternal life you must accept Him as your Savior. By bringing this to the attention of the other people in the world, I am trying to help them. It's up to them to accept or reject this help. But don't ask me to stop trying.

Answer 5

I know that my path is not right for everyone.

I only know that it is right for me.

To paraphrase my darling husband:
It pleases me that others have found the same path to walk, but I would walk it alone if no one else did.

Answer 6

That sounds like a very Buddhist sentiment. :)

I'm Buddhist. I don't consider my religion best for others, only best for me. I see all religions, at their core, all fingers pointing to the same moon.

Answer 7

because if I believed my views to be incomplere or in error, I would not hold my faith, You are either wrong or right when it comes to issuse of faith, and any other faith will tell you likewise, or there faith in that religion is very weak.